CLEAN : "Swedengate": Swedes react to trending topic on social media

The transcript discusses personal childhood experiences of being excluded during meals at friends' houses, which has become a topic of confusion and discussion. The speaker shares their opinion that this practice is nonsensical and contrasts it with Southern European cultures where sharing meals is common. The discussion touches on historical reasons for such practices in Sweden, possibly due to past food shortages.

What was the speaker's childhood experience regarding dining at friends' houses?

• They were given a sandwich to eat.

• They stayed in their friend's room during dinner.

• They were always invited to join the meal.

• They were asked to leave the house.

How does the speaker feel about the practice of not being invited to meals?

• They find it confusing and nonsensical.

• They believe it's a common practice.

• They have always known about it.

• They think it's a great idea.

What is the speaker's overall opinion on the dining practice discussed?

• They find it acceptable.

• They are indifferent to it.

• They think it's a bad idea.

• They believe it's a necessary tradition.

What cultural practice does the speaker compare the dining experience to?

• Middle Eastern culture of hospitality.

• Southern European culture of sharing meals.

• Asian culture of communal dining.

• American culture of fast food.

What historical reason does the speaker suggest for the dining practice?

• A cultural preference for small gatherings.

• A shortage of food in ancient Sweden.

• A law against sharing meals.

• A tradition of privacy.